Gogglebox star George Gilbey cause of death as he died after falling through plastic skylight, inquest hears
manchestereveningnews.co.ukFormer Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after falling through a plastic skylight while working, an inquest heard. The 40-year-old was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.
Essex Police were called to an address in Campfield Road, Shoeburyness on March 27 following reports that a man had "fallen from height".
Officers along with paramedics and an air ambulance were sent to the scene but sadly Mr Gilbey died there. The police are continuing to investigate the death along with the Health and Safety Executive.
An inquest into Mr Gilbey's death was opened at Essex Coroners' Court on Monday morning (April 22), Essex Live reports. READ MORE: Gemma Atkinson shares feeling for Gorka Marquez she 'doesn't know' as she addresses time apart Join our WhatsApp Top Stories and Breaking News group by clicking this link Coroners' officer Deborah Frost said: "On March 27, Mr Gilbey was working on a roof when he fell through a plastic skylight and landed on the ground below.
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